Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Hawk in Silver
Buy on Amazon1985
Moon at Midday
Buy on Amazon1989
Grunts
Buy on Amazon1992
1610: A Sundial In A Grave
Buy on Amazon2003
The Black Opera
Buy on Amazon2012
Destruction
Buy on Amazon2011
Under the Penitence
Buy on Amazon2004
Scholars and Soldiers
Buy on Amazon1989
Villains!
Buy on Amazon1992
Cartomancy
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Hawk in Silver (1985), 2. Moon at Midday (1989), 3. Grunts (1992), 4. 1610: A Sundial In A Grave (2003), 5. The Black Opera (2012), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Mary Gentle contains 10 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Mary Gentle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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